Hull City A.F.C. The Club was saddened to learn of the death of former player Dennis Durham at the age of 90 earlier this week. Dennis played 289 times for the Tigers between 1947-1960. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.
Sad. Have had the pleasure of speaking to Dennis many times. He was always keen on sport and often to be found watching Bridlington Town down the years. Also ran a boys club where a number of lads were taught boxing. I believe he received an award for his work. Must admit first time ?I saw him was a disappointment, every year Bridlington Town (carrying on a tradition started by Bridlington Central United) to play a charity match for the Green Howards with guest players. 1959/60 season they had Bobby Charlton and Dennis Viollet (who was my first football idol) lined up. Sold a lot of tickets naturally. Then they both got called up for England, first cap for Viollett and one of only two caps he got.city came to the rescue with Billy Bly and Dennis Durham. No offence to either but it was a bit of a let down. Dennis was a big bloke. I wouldn't have wanted to tangle with him even in his older years.
Dennis was at the back end of his career with Hull City when this young 'un first started to attend matches, so I didn't see him play many matches. But he was solidly built, like most footballers were in those days, i.e. Jock Davidson, Paul Feasy, but its sad when another part of my history has been lost, not much of it left now. RIP.
my father used to talk about him with affection.He stopped playing for City a couple of years before I started going.Thanks RIP
I saw him play a few times, though, don't remember much as I was rather young then. But a wonderful servant to the club RIP Dennis. I used to go up to Brid a lot with my daughter when she did Gymnastics and sometimes went to watch Brid Games. He may well have been there, but never recognised him.
Dennis played for City way before my time, but my wife and I are very close to one of his Granddaughters. No doubt she would have wanted to be at the KC tonight but she's over in Sydney. I've told her I'll try and make as much noise as possible tonight in his honour, so feel free to join me in a chorus of "there's only one Dennis Durham".
I believe so. He ran a boys club which had a football team but was better known for turning out some good boxers. As I said often saw him at Brid Town games and watching junior football finals. Very pleasant chap to talk to. Lost contact a bit when my lads moved up from junior football and I no longer went to meetings.
He played when I first started watching City in 1957, can't remember too much about him playing, but obviously a great servant to the club.
